Information about the writer collected from interviews with the writer. Three samples of the student's writing Relevant information about the teacher and the writing practices in the
class.
2. Interview Notes and Writing Samples: Based on conversations with the writer and the teacher 5 pts Interview Questions
3. Written Profile: Based on the interviews, and the writing samples, you portray the student writer, writing for a teacher or principal who doesn’t know
the student -
Approx 2-4 pages, plus Appendix (writing samples/ interview notes) 30 pts
In the body of the profile you should consider- a description of the setting: town, school, class, teacher a description of the writer: physically, socially, academically
an assessment of the writer's strengths and weaknesses, using the writing samples you have collected your questions and recommendations about this particular writer, targeting improvement in one or more areas
4. Case Study of a Writer:
A group oral presentation to the class about one high school writer from your group.
Follow the “Collaborative Assessment Protocol” contained in the E-Reserves File “Tools for Inquiry.” This involves group examination of one sample of student writing, which should be accessible to the class as a handout or on the wiki.
Have one person post questions, one respond to questions, and one lead a subsequent discussion of the case. 15 pts
Student Writer Profile
1.Required Research:
Information about the writer collected from interviews with the writer.
Three samples of the student's writing
Relevant information about the teacher and the writing practices in the
class.
2. Interview Notes and Writing Samples:
Based on conversations with the writer and the teacher 5 pts
Interview Questions
3. Written Profile:
Based on the interviews, and the writing samples, you portray the
student writer, writing for a teacher or principal who doesn’t know
the student -
Approx 2-4 pages, plus Appendix (writing samples/ interview notes) 30 pts
In the body of the profile you should consider-
a description of the setting: town, school, class, teacher
a description of the writer: physically, socially, academically
an assessment of the writer's strengths and weaknesses, using
the writing samples you have collected
your questions and recommendations about this particular writer,
targeting improvement in one or more areas
4. Case Study of a Writer:
A group oral presentation to the class about one high school writer from your group.
Follow the “Collaborative Assessment Protocol” contained in the E-Reserves File “Tools for Inquiry.” This involves group examination of one sample of student writing, which should be accessible to the class as a handout or on the wiki.
Have one person post questions, one respond to questions, and one lead a subsequent discussion of the case. 15 pts